Modificari ale testului J.L.P.T.

A new revised test was originally scheduled to begin in December 2009. However, it has been postponed until 2010. The revised test will consist of five levels: N1, N2, N3, N4, and N5. N may be interpreted as being the first letter of either "Nihongo" ("Japanese") or "New".

• N1: generally the same as the original level 1; however, slightly more advanced
  
• N2: the same as the original level 2
  
• N3: in between the original level 2 and level 3
  
• N4: the same as the original level 3
  
• N5: the same as the original level 4
  
  In addition, the tests will be offered twice a year: July and December. This will go into effect in 2009. The July test will only be offered for levels 1 and 2; by 2010, this will be only level N1 and N2.
  
  Apparently 1kyu gets even harder. Better pass that 1kyu soon!
  
  Sursa: forumul J.L.P.T.